Exteriors

Niagra Street

The plan called for the demolition of the existing west facades three-season porch, landing and overhang. The stucco was also to be removed due to an exterior applied energy upgrade. In the footprint of the previous porch a slightly larger (by 19 sq. ft.) sunroom repeats some of the formers details. The hip roof with its exposed rafters and soffit mirror the homes second floor overhang. While the craftsman style front door with complimentary sidelights welcomes visitors. Overhead an elliptical roof supported by stone clad tapered columns frame the inviting entrance way. The ellipse’s vaulted ceiling also incorporates exposed details further enhancing its appeal. An elliptical shaped tempered glass panel complete with etched house numbers bridges the gap between the columns capitals.

Ashland – 2009 Gold Exteriors

The clients had spent a number of years renovating the interior of the house themselves but were very unhappy with its curb appeal. They were looking for a shaker style open porch with seating for 3 or 4 people. The windows had been recently replaced and they wanted to incorporate the original front door into the overall scheme. The entire front was stripped, three piles were put in place and the open porch plan had the dual purpose of entranceway and seating area. Clear fir was used on the curved ceiling as well as on the porch landing floor while the three columns were wrapped in a cedar shingle finish. A white wooden hand rail was added to enhance the overall appearance while period colours were chosen to complete the look.

Ashland 3 – 2010 Gold Exteriors

The front of the residence lacked any aesthetic, the client was looking for an attractive look that required no maintenance finishes while retaining the existing windows and front door. The stucco on the north side was stripped and replaced with composite concrete siding. 1” rigid insulation was added to upgrade the R factor of the existing 2×4 stud walls. Groundhog anchors were added under the new porch to support the new columns and gable roof. The landing and steps were constructed from composite decking. On the underside of the porch roof, a curved tongue and groove pine ceiling was created to add visual interest. The color white was intentionally chosen for the railings, siding, and columns to create a simple, clean look.

Melbourne Ave.

The homeowners were looking to revamp the existing appearance of their house. The interior wall (over the basement stairs) between the kitchen and living room was demolished to 42” to create a more open plan and bring more light through the house. The side entrance of the house was frequently utilized, so a 5’x10’ addition was constructed to provide a foyer and closet space. On the exterior: the stucco was stripped, the front door was changed, and the front window was replaced by a bay window. The exterior was clad with dry stack stone and composite concrete siding.

Baltimore

This outdated exterior was in much need of change. The overhangs were extended 18” on the East and West sides of the house. All of the windows of the house remained, but the front door was replaced. Another gable was constructed over the bay window to create a more harmonious look. A curved tongue and groove fir ceiling was constructed on the underside of the new porch roof supported by simple, white square columns. The landing was widened and covered with composite decking. The house was finally clad with stucco, composite concrete siding, and dry stack cali-fit stone.

Lamont

The homeowner wanted to improve the façade of their home while retaining the existing stone and replacing the concrete landing. The yard elevation was reconfigured to accommodate a new sloping, curved concrete sidewalk for handicapped access. The existing garage was faced on the North, South and East sides with light beige concrete composite bevel siding to complement the existing stone. A 24’’ overhang was added on the gable end of the garage. The planter boxes were reshaped and capped with limestone for seating. Tapered columns were designed on the front to dress up the entrance. On the underside of the porch, a tongue and groove cedar ceiling was created to soften the lines of the house. A gable roof was constructed over the front open landing and tied into the existing roof.

Viscount

This residence had what’s known as the now familiar Typar wrap. The homeowners had a very good idea of what they wanted to do. Composite concrete siding in a bevel and shingle style was used to envelope the house. A horizontal band of colour around the perimeter accents the neutral tones.

Fisher

During the course of this job we had the entire house surrounded by scaffolding. The existing overhang was sagging badly and had to be completely removed and reinstalled. As well the existing rear addition was underpinned with piles, skirted with p.t. plywood, and insulated to R28. Additionally, the shed roof was completely re-framed and receiving a major insulation upgrade. The front porch decking was removed and upgraded to a 1×4 clear fir tongue & groove board. Columns were repaired or replaced and new handrail, balusters, and stairs were redone to finish the project.

Ashland 2

The cantilevered flat roofs over the front and back doors were both rapidly deteriorating. The homeowners chose to replace them with a completely different look. Fir was used to create a structural canopy topped with a translucent polycarbonate roof. The concrete landing was covered with pressure treated wood and all existing sidewalks were replaced. As well, we built a large pressure treated deck 20’x20’ at the front of the house as the backyard was small due to a double garage and utility shed.